Techniques and Skills

Helping you fly better with expert advice

Paraglider launching under instruction. Photo: Fabian Gasteiger

Progression: The Ultimate Guide

Getting your paragliding licence is one thing, learning to become an autonomous and safe pilot is another – and takes a lot longer
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Foot-skimming at sunrise

The ‘100-hour pilot’ syndrome

The Dunning-Kruger effect is where people overestimate their abilities. In paramotoring we call it the '100-hour pilot' syndrome
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Fred Souchon demonstrates his lollipop trick before launching his paraglider in the Chamonix Valley. Photo: Jake Holland

Fred’s Tips and Tricks: Hike and Fly Mountaineering

Chamonix mountain guide Fred Souchon explains how to launch a paraglider safely and well in the high mountains
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Watch: Joy and frustration in the Brazilian flats

Joanna Di Grigoli shares the joys and frustration of flying in the flatlands of north-eastern Brazil
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Looking across to the Aiguille Verte

A new puzzle to play

Jake Holland and Fred Souchon tackle a classic Alpine route by paraglider – and offer their top tips on how to launch in high mountains
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Paragliding in the Alps. Photo: Andy Busslinger

How to: Buddy up

Technology is great, but we still need to look out for each other. Jack Sheard talks to Jocky Sanderson about buddying up
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PWC Superfinal 2017 in Roldanillo, Colombia

What’s next? How to set goals that work

Set yourself the right goals and you will continue to develop quickly, safely and happily – whatever your skill level
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Flow paraglider in the air. Photo: Marcus King

How to: Pee in the air (yep!)

It is critical we keep hydration levels up to maintain good focus when we fly, but how do we manage the need to pee while airborne?
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Théo de Blic in Brienz, 2024

Théo de Blic: Learning from my ‘failures’ 

Théo de Blic had his best acro season ever in 2024. They say you learn more from failures, but Théo learnt a lot from the year's successes
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How to: fly like a shark

Do you shark here often? Hugh Miller has some easy-to-use tips on how we can learn from sailplane pilots on gliding efficiently.
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